Registered Nurse
PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Hiring organization
$42–$47/hr
About $87k–$98k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $87k–$98k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state the facility is located
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong patient assessment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrate clinical competency
- First aid and CPR
- Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability options
- Generous PTO
- Floating Holidays
- 401k with match
About the employer
You would practice correctional healthcare for PrimeCare Medical at sites like Charles County Detention Center in La Plata and St. Mary's Detention Center in Leonardtown. The work is concrete: sick call, med pass, intake screenings, immunizations, ECGs, vitals, chronic care,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Hands-on detention medical work: sick call, meds, ECGs, intake, emergencies
- Two-week orientation with shadowing noted at St. Mary's Detention Center
- Tuition reimbursement advertised for full-time RN roles
What reviewers flag
- Glassdoor ~2.6/5 and Indeed ~2.8/5 overall from hundreds of reviews
- Nurses report high turnover, limited MD presence, and feeling replaceable
- Contract loss led to a WARN for 50 layoffs at York County Prison in 2025
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement program advertised for full-time RN roles; generous PTO and increased pay rates promoted on postings; $7,500 sign-on listed on some out-of-state full-time RN ads.
Living in Chambersburg, PA
Chambersburg sits in south-central Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, offering small-town charm near the Maryland border. Its historic downtown and proximity to outdoor recreation in surrounding farmland give it a quiet, rural feel. A practical home base for nurses seeking a slower pace within driving distance of larger metro areas.
- Metro price level · Chambersburg area
- 94.6
- 5% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,099/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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